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DISCOURSE, 

DELIVERED 

BEFORE THE MEMBERS OF THE 

3Softon jfemale &tylum, 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 1801, 

BEING THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY. 



by &amuen&tiUman, d.d. 

Pajlor of the Firjl Baptijl Church in Bojlon. 

Preached and publiflied at the Requeft of the Society- 




BOSTON, 
PRINTED BY RUSSELL AND CUTLER, 



1801, 



A DISCOURSE, Sro. 

Hosea, xiv, 3. 
For in Thee, the Father lefs findeth Mercy. 

1 HE increafe of charitable Inftitutions among 
us, is an undoubted evidence of the improved ftate 
of fociety, and a delightful exemplification of the 
benevolent affections, which the ever bleffed God 
hath implanted in our nature for very important 
purpofes. They unite the great family of man, 
by interefting them in the joys and forrows of 
each other. They unite men with angels ; verily, 
they unite men with God, who is their glorious 
fource and centre — from him derived, and to him 
return. God is Love, fays John, and he who dweU 
leth in love, dwelleth in God, and God in him, 

thus the Apoftle comprifes all -the glories of 
the divine character inLtfi^and reprefents it as the 
bond of union. 

the love of God may be taken either, for 
his univerfal benevolence, which inclines him to 
do good to all — to fend his rain on the juil and 
unjuft, and to fupply the wants of every liv- 
ing thing -, or for that fpecial affection which he 
exercifes towards mankind ; the moft fublime and 
affecting expreffion of which we have in the me- 
thod of our falvation by Jefus Chrifl, which an- 
gels defire to look into. In this wonderful tran- 
faction, Jehovah does not appear clothed with the 



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thunders of Mount Sinai,but as the Lord God,gra- 
cious and merciful, flow to anger, and plenteous 
in pardon. He opens wide his heart to man, 
and therein difplays that love which many waters 
could not quench. He fpared not his own Son, but 
delivered him up for us all : how fhall he not with 
him alfo freely give us all things. Having given 
us the greater, he will not deny us the lefs blefling. 

ye Angels, who furround the throne above, 
with Cherubim and Seraphim, adore the God of 
Love. Ye men on earth, who are redeemed with 
the precious blood of Chrift, in humble triumph 
ling, Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that 
he loved us, andfenthis Son to be a propitiation for our 
fins. 

let us, my friends, not only admire, but as 
far as poffible imitate, Divine Benevolence. For 
tho' limited in our power of doing good, much, 
very much may be done to leffen the calamities of 
life, and to increafe the quantity of human happi- 
nefs, by a judicious union of individuals in a com- 
mon caufe. This obfervation ~is exemplified in 
the feveral charitable focieties in this town. 

the Boston Marine Society, inftituted in 
1742, embraces as its objects, the promotion of 
the knowledge of maritime affairs, and the relief 
of diftreffed mariners, their widows and children. 
Their funds are great, and their charities frequent 
and liberal. 

the Episcopal and Congregational Cha- 
ritable Societies are excellent, comprehending 



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certain clafles of poor in their refpective denomina- 
tions. 

this is the cafe alfo with the numerous Ma- 
sonic Societies, which are founded on Charity, 
and afford great and repeated relief to diftrefled 
brethren, their widows and children. As for 
their fecrets, we may be confident they are of no 
confequence to the caufe of benevolence ; becaufe 
it is incompatible with that charity, on which 
all lodges are founded, to keep that a fecret, that 
would, if revealed, feed the hungry or clothe the 
naked, or tend in the fmalleft degree to leffen the 
diftrefTes of mankind. A good Mafon cannot be 
fo uncharitable,as to fecret that,which would prove 
a blefling to the world, if revealed. 

the Boston Humane Society, claims a diftin- 
guilhed place in the lift of benevolent inftitutions. 
Its principal defign is, To recover perfons from 
apparent death by fuffocation and drowning. 

the Humane Society that was eftabliftied in 
Great Britain in 1774, has fucceeded in the moil 
pleafmg and furprifing manner. From the time 
of its inftitution, to the year 1799, we are aflured, 
by undoubted authority, that TWO THOU- 
SAND THREE HUNDRED and NINETEEN 
perfons were reftored to life, who, in all probabili- 
ty, would have been configned to an untimely 
grave. Paufe a moment my friends, and admire 
an inftitution that hath, thro' the blefling of God, 
" reftored this great number of mankind to life — - 






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to their parents — to their families — and to their 
country." What an affecting circumftance is this 
to every feeling and benevolent heart ; and what 
an all perfuafive reafon to us all, to join and en- 
courage an inftitution fo important to the world ! 

the HuMANESociETYof this Commonwealth 
is founded on the fame principles, and with the fame 
defign ; and tho' it is but fixteen years fince it was 
eftabliihed, the members of it have the unfpeaka- 
ble fatisfa&ion of knowing, that ONE HUN- 
DRED and FIFTY-NINE perfons, have been ref- 
tored to life, who were apparently dead ; who, in 
all probability, would have been forever loft to 
their friends, and to the world, had it not been for 
their benevolent exertions. 

they have alfo extended their humane atten- 
tion to mariners, who are in danger of Ihipwreck 
on our coaft,by erecting a number of huts in fuit- 
able places, furnifhed with fuch things as may be 
neceffary for their accommodation till the ftorm 
fhall ceafe. In thefe many diftreffed mariners 
have already found refuge, who rife up and call 
this Society blefled. 

the Massachusetts Charitable Fire So- 
ciety, alfo claims our notice, as another benevo- 
lent Inftitution. "Its. object fhall ever be to re- 
lieve fuch of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth 
of MaJfachufettSj as may unfortunately fuffer by 
lire, provide'd this fociety fhall think them deferv- 
:$r\<r of their charity ; and to reward the induftry 



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and ingenuity of thofe who may invent ufeful ma- 
chines for extinguifhing fire, or make extraordi- 
nary perfonal exertions in the time of fuch cala- 
mity, or make fuch difcoveries for preventing its 
devaftation, as mall be thought worthy of their 
patronage." The ftate of their funds is refpecta- 
ble ; but as this fociety embraces the whole Com- 
monwealth, they may expecl: large demands on 
their charity ; the increafe of their funds, there- 
fore, is a very defirable object. 

on an occafion entirely devoted to the caufe of 
benevolence, you will permit me to remind you 
of the Boston Dispensary, which was inftituted 
in 1796, and owes its origin to the late amiable 
and benevolent Dr. Oliver Smith ; who lived juft 
long enough to fee it eftablifhed, then paffed to 
receive the reward of a good and faithful fervant. 
Verily, the memory of the juft is bleffed. 

the defign of this inftitution is to provide me- 
dical afliftance for the poor at their own houfes. 
"Thofe who have feen better days, may be com- 
forted, without being humiliated : and all the 
poor receive the benefits of a charity, the more 
refined, as it is the more fecret." 

since the commencement .of this inftitu- 
tion, about FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY per- 

fons have received the benefits cf it. He who 
pays fifty dollars upon his becoming a member, 
has a right to keep four patients in the Difpenfary 
at a time, as long as he lives, without any addi- 



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nonal expence. He who pays five dollars a year, 
has a right to keep in two at a time through the 
year. 

i mention thefe feveral charitable focieties, for 
thepurp>fe of more general information; confident 
that they need only to be known to be encouraged. 

i am forbid to pafs to the immediate defign of 
our prefent meeting, before I call your attention 
to the BostonAlms-House, which we jullly confi- 
der as another excellent provifion for the poor j 
and which reflects great honor on the benevolence 
and liberality of the metropolis. We admire its 
airy fituation, on the banks of a fine river, its ca- 
pacious apartments, and the ample provifion daily 
made for the poor. 

in all thefe benevolent inftitutions, we fee 
what great good may be done to mankind at a 
fmall expence to individuals^ by union in a common 
caufe. They have one general defign, even to re- 
lieve the diftreffed, while they differ as to the par- 
ticular objects of their beneficence. 

to this lift of charitable inftitutions, I add, 
with the moft heart-felt iatisfaction, THE BOS- 
TON FEMALE ASYLUM— the Managers of 
which have this day invited us to the Houfe of 
the Lord, to afk his bleffing on this excellent char- 
ity. 

as this Inftitution is new, and not generally 
unfterftood, I beg leave to lay before this refpect- 



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able Affembly a fketch of its origin, progrefs and 
defign. 

it originated in the benevolence of a few la- 
dies, who were deeply affected with the diftrefTes 
to which the children of the poor, efpecially fe- 
?nales, are expofed on the death of their parents. 
Sometimes they fall into the hands of ftrangers, 
who treat them with feverity, At other times, 
they are received by fome poor relations, who are 
fcarce able to provide for themfelves, and yet are 
unwilling to difpofe of them in good families, 
where they would be taken proper care of. 

many of you who are houfe -keepers, have fre- 
quently been vifited by thefe miferable little crea- 
tures to afk your charity, half ftarved, half 
clothed, and fhivering with the cold, at a 
feafon of the year when they ought by no 
means to have been abroad ; and when your 
own children were happy in the nurfery, or 
delighting you with their playful tricks, fur- 
rounded with all the comforts of life. Often 
have your feelings been wounded by the diftrefles 
of thefe deftitute children, and as often have you 
loaded them with your bounty. Thefe are a- 
mong the objects which this Society embraces. 
" The delign of which is to raife funds for the be- 
nefit of Female Orphan Children* from three years 
old to ten." B 

* This Afvlum is not a Foundling Hofpital: — Whirh is mentioned in order 
to remove from the public mind, all uncertainty concerning the objects of 
its charity. 



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they are to be placed under the care of a dii- 
creet, capable and virtuous Governefs — are to be 
taught to read, write, and cypher, as far as is ne- 
ceffary ; to few, and do all kinds of domeftic bufl- 
nefs, according to their age. — They are to be pro- 
vided with every thing needful, at the expenfe of 
the Afylum. — The Governefs is toimprefs on their 
minds from day to day the great principles of re- 
ligion and morality, and to lead them to public 
worihip every Lord's Day, health and weather 
permitting. 

at the age of ten years, the Managers, for the 
time being, are to place them in good and virtu- 
ous families, till they fhall be eighteen. During 
this period they are frequently to inquire into the 
behavior of the children, and the treatment they 
receive from the families in which they are. 

a committee of two members vifit the Afylum 
monthly, to infpe6t the education of the Orphans, 
their health and management, and to encourage 
the beft child by fome fuitable reward. This com- 
mittee report the ilate of the Children at the 
monthly meeting. 

the expences of the Afylum are to be defrayed 
by the Sublcription-money, and the intereft of the 
funds, if necefiary. All Donations are to be plac- 
ed at intereft in fome productive ftock, as an in- 
creafing fund. 

each perfon, on becoming a member, pays on- 
ly three dollars a year for the fupport of the Or- 
phans. 



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Their election of officers is annual. 

This is the general arrangement. 

this inftitution met with many difcourage 
ments at firft, on account of its novelty. There 
were fome who thought it could not be carried 
into execution. Others, that the Alms-Houfe 
would embrace this clafs of poor. This lait ob- 
jection was foon removed, by the confideration, 
That in an Alms-Houfe all characters are blended, 
the blind, the lame, the halt, the fick, the healthy, 
the good and the bad. But fuch is the delicacy 
and importance of the female character — fuch its 
influence on fociety, that it ought to be remov- 
ed, efpecially in early life, as far as poffible from 
the very appearance of evil. Such is this excel- 
lent Society, that it felects the objects of its chari- 
ty, and is wholly under the direction and the 
management of females. It is therefore the pro- 
per place for female orphans. This obfervation 
is addrefled to our feelings — Is there a father — is 
there a mother in this affembly, who, if dying 
without property, and leaving behind him one 
fuch child, would not, in his laft minutes, blefs 
.God for this Inftitution ?*" For here the fatherleil? 

*The firft child was admitted into this Afylum with circumftances ex- 
tremely affecSling. Having loft her parents when about five years of age ■ 
{he was received by an aunt, affectionate, bat poor ; who adopted her as 
her own. Soon after, difeafe attacked her, and fhe expected to die. Ker 
principal anxiety now was, what would become of this deftitute child In 
the momert of her diftrefs (lie was vifiied by a friend, who told Iter, that a 
place was ju!! cltablifhed under the management of the Ladies of Dofton. 
for female orphan children; and that they would certainly receive the child 
: on application being made to them. Overjoyed at this unexpected infor- 
mation, fhe immediately exclaimed, " Thank God, that place is provided for - 
Jittle girl: 



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findeth mercy, Here the benevolent Fair, wipe 
the tear from the Orphan's eye. 

permit me to fuggeft, on this occaflon, That 
the children of thofe who now poliefs wealth or 
competency, may, through a change of condition 
at fome future time, need this" charity. 

the ladies who patronize this inftitution, ef- 
pecially the managers, a& the part, and enter into 
the feelings of mothers, towards thefe Orphans!. 
Happy children, to have fallen into the hands of 
thofe who poffefs the tenderer! fenfibiiities, hearts 
full of benevolence, and an accurate knowledge of 
the beft method of training females to virtue and 
ufefulnefs. This, it will be at once confelled, is 
the proper buiinefs of women. And we are hap- 
py to find that feveral other charitable focieties, un- 
der their direction, have been lately eftabllfhed in 
our country ; one at Newyork, for widows and 
children ; another at Providence, and a third at 
Salem, upon the plan of this fociety. May fuc- 
cefs attend them, and the bleffing of many, ready 

to periih, come upon them. 

• 

the Softon Female Afylum does honor not only 
to the benevolence, but to the judgment and per- 
feverance of the ladies of Bofton and its vicinity. 

■fThe children were pre fcnt, neatly drefled in blue, and placed in an el- 
evated fituatiorr, ihat the friends ofthe Inftitution might fee the firji fruits of, 
their bounty ; and the whole afTcmbly behold the very interesting objects 
of their preJ'ertt charity. The fight of thefe orphans was very affecting, and 
die 1 -' tears frbrn many eyes not ufed to weep. 



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It is but one year fince it was organized, yet it 
can boaft 300 fubfcribers ; among whom are fome 
of the firft characters for refpectability, property 
and influence. Their annual income is about 900 
dollars — their money at interefl about 900 more. 

the number of Orphans already admitted are 
thirteen, one being neceflarily abfent. Thefe are 
as many as they can fupport at prefent. Frequent 
applications are made to the Managers for the 
admiflion of others, who are the proper objects of 
this charity ; whom they cannot receive till 
there is an increafe of their finances. The Man- 
agers have thought, that an annual difcourfe, and 
contribution for the benefit of the Afylum, agree- 
ably to the practice of other Charitable Societies, 
would be both proper and ufeful. 1 hey this day 
make their firft attempt ; not doubting that the 
gentlemen, who have often invited them to at- 
tend their public charities, will generoufly affift 
them to extend relief to many other haplefs Or- 
phans. 

1 have not time to mention the many advan- 
tages that will refult from this Inftitution. Suffice 
it to fay, That befides the luxury of doing good, 
and of refcuing fo many deftitute children from 
poverty, vice and ruin ; houfe keepers may, in 
future, refort to this Afylum for girls to live in 
their families, who have been early taught the 
habits of virtue and induftrv. 



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to the ladies who founded, and who are en- 
gaged to fupport this excellent Society, I beg leave 
to fay, That through the fmiles of Providence on 
your benevolent exertions, you have fucceeded 
beyond your moil fanguine expectations ; and in 
one year have laid the foundation of an Inftitu- 
tion, that will rife, I doubt not, into great impor- 
tance, and render your names dear to generations 
yet unborn. 

the thanks of a benevolent public await you. 
And could the parents of thefe Orphans, now 
in the grave, be permitted this day to make us a 
fhort viiit, they would rapturouily join in the ge- 
neral tribute of thanks, on feeing their children 
thus amply provided for by your hofpitality and 
care. Go on and profper. 

you may depend on the approbation and pat- 
ronage of the wife and good, who repeatedly afk, 
What can be the reafon, that fuch an Inflitution 
was not thought of before ? But it was referved 
for you, to give being to a Society, fo perfectly 
congenial with the female character, 

may that God who is the Father of the father- 
lefs, reward you a thoufand fold for your, hofpi- 
tality and kindnefs to thefe poor orphan children, 
and finally receive you into his eternal kingdom. 

may I now be permitted to call the immediate 
Mention of this benevolent afiembly, to thefe 



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children ; the firft fruits of this excellent charity. 
They addrefs you in filent,but perfualive eloquence. 
The little fuppliants a£k your afliftance ; which I 
am confident, you will cheerfully afford them. 
Their countenances indicate eafe, health and con- 
tentment ; and the decency of their conduct, re- 
flects great honor on their Governefs. Nothing 
is wanting to increafe their number, and to ex- 
tend this charity, but an increafe of the funds. 
This may be accompliflied by increafing the num- 
ber of fubfcribers — by donations from gentlemen 
and ladies during their life time, or by legacies at 
their death, and by an annual contribution. 

may every heart this day be open, may every 
hand be liberal — For he who hath pity on the poor 
lendeth to the Lord, and that which he hath given he 
will pay him again. 




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ORDER OF PERFORMANCE 

ON THE 
FIRST ANNIVERSARY of the 

3SoGoe fnxmlt $f$tt«t 

SEPTEMBER 2.5, l80I. 



I. 

ODE introductory to a SACRED CONCERT. 



11. 
PRAYER, by the Rev, Dr. Eckley. 



. in. 
An OCCASIONAL ODE, written by the Rev. T. M. Harris. 

IN O longer, poor Orphans, indulge your defpair, 
The Father of Mercies has anfwer'd your prayer, 

And means of affiftance fupplied. 
Behold thofe kind Friends, whom his bounty infpires 
To accomplifh your hopes and fulfil your defires, 
And for all that your haplefs condition requires 

Of relief and of help to provide. 
To the houfe they have furnihVd they bid you repair, 
To partake of their bountiful kindnefs and care, 

And inftruction and comfort receive. 
O accept of their favors, their patronage prize, 
Be all that they wifh, and do all they advife, 
For their aim is to make you both virtuous and wife, 

And happy fo long as you live ! 



IV. 

BENEFICENCE— a hymn. 



FATHER of our feeble race, 

Wife, benificcnt and kind, 
Spread o'er nature's ample face, 

Flows thy goodnefs unconfin'd. 
Mufing in the filenf g*"Ove, 

Or the bufy walks of men, 
Still we trace thy wondrous love, 

Claiming large returns again. 

Lord what offering (ball we bring, 
At thine altars when we bow ? 

Hearts, the pure, unfullied fpring, 
Whence the kind affections flow 



Soft Companion's feeiing foul, 
By the melting eye exprefs'd : 

Sympathy, at whofe control 

Sorrow leaves the wounded breafl: 

Willing hands to lead the blind, 

Bind the wound, or feed the poor : 
Love embracing all mankind, 

Charity, with lib'ral ftore. 
Teach us, O thou heav'nly King, 

Thus to fhow our grateful mind, 
Thus th' accepted ofF'ring bring. 

Love to thee, and all mankind. 



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v. 
SERMON, by the Rev. Dr. StiLLMAN. 



VI. 

ANNIVERSARY HYMN, written by the Rev. Mr* Harris. 

WITH cheerful notes begin the ftrain, 

To Charity fo juftly due ; 
And gratulate this Orphan train 
On the beft hopes they ever knew. 

No more complaining fills the ftreet 

Of children who deferted roam, 
For here the houfelefs vagrants meet 

A benefaclor and a home. 

And girls, defencelefs, wretched, poor, 

Snatch'd from the haunts of vice and care. 

From ill examples here fecure 
Inftru&ion and protection mare. 

Train'd foon in Wifdom's pleafant wa^s, 
And taught to be difcreet and good, 

Virtue will be through all their days 
From habit and from choice purfu'd. 

Then, as they praife each Patronefs 

Who bounty and affiftance lends, 
Join them in prayers that God would blefs 

The Inftitution and its Friends. 



VII. 

PRAYER, by the Rev. Dr. Morse. 



VIII. 

INVOCATION to CHARITY. 

COME, Charity, with goodnefs crown* d, 
Encircled in thy heavenly robe ; 

Diffufe thy bleflings all around 
To every corner of the globe. 

See where (he comes with power to blefs, 
With open hands and tender heart ; 

Which wounded is at man's diftrefs, 
And bleeds at every human fmart, 



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IX. 

COLLECTION. 



An OCCASIONAL ODE, written by C. P. Sumner', Efy. 

The little Orphan Girls no more 
Their haplefs fate of life deplore, 
Abandon'd to the coarfe world's fcorn, 
Uncheriilied, houfelefs and forlorn. 



YE generous Fair, whofe bofoms move 
And melt with Charity and Love, 
Humanely daring., perfevere 
To dry the Female Orphan's tear. 
Deign helplefs Innocence to feek, 
To bloom the rofe-buds of her cheek 
With kindnefs check each riling figh, 
And kindle Virtue in her eye. 
Thus (hall ye live by all beloved, 
By your own goodnt£>-ftlf approved ; 
And Fafhion urge the liberal ftrife, 
To add new charms to foeial life. 



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Shall advocate her facred caufe ; 
From Cuflom's icy bondage Itart, 
And warm the Chancery of the Heart. 

Nor will Companion's lovely train 
Attend the fuppliant voice in vain ; 
For thofe whom tafte & affluence blefs 
Will pity undeferved diflrefs. 




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